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Roby and Palmer voice support for born live legislation

U.S. Rep. Martha Roby, R-Alabama, led a anti-abortion discussion at the Family Research Council’s headquarters in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, where she discussed congressional efforts to combat what she called the Democrats’ radical abortion agenda. Roby, who has long been a vocal anti-abortion advocate, addressed a live audience and specifically discussed her support for the … Continued
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March 4, 2019

Is a Doug Jones versus Roy Moore rematch coming?

In a recent interview, U.S. Senator Doug Jones, D-Alabama, appeared to be taunting Roy Moore into running for the GOP nomination for U.S. Senate. Jones’s unlikely victory is the only time any Democrat has won any statewide contest in Alabama since Lucy Baxley beat Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh for PSC president in 2008. After an investigation … Continued
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February 27, 2019

Shelby: West Alabama Works will receive an $1.5 million ARC POWER Grant

Thursday, U.S. Senator Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, applauded the Appalachian Regional Commission announcement of a grant for the West Alabama Chamber Foundation’s West Alabama Works in the amount of $1,459,335. The grant will be awarded through ARC’s Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization initiative and will provide funding for workforce development activities that include … Continued
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February 22, 2019

Shelby votes for Barr confirmation

The U.S. Senate confirmed William Barr as U.S. attorney general on Thursday. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, said he was proud to have voted to confirm Barr as attorney general. Barr previously served as AG under former President George H. W. Bush. “I am proud to have voted for the confirmation of William Barr to serve … Continued
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February 19, 2019

Shelby says that passage of funding deal is outstanding news

The Senate voted Thursday to advances an appropriations package with funding to secure the border and fund the government to try to avoid another government shutdown. U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, voted to approve a comprehensive funding package that includes the seven remaining Fiscal Year 2019 appropriations bills. “Passage of this funding legislation is outstanding … Continued
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February 15, 2019

Jones will vote to confirm Trump attorney general nominee

Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, announced Wednesday that he planned to vote to confirm Trump appointee for attorney general, Bill Barr. Jones is the first Democratic Senator to announce that he is supporting Barr. “As a former U.S. Attorney, I believe the most important responsibility of an Attorney General is to uphold the rule of law … Continued
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February 8, 2019

Byrne applauds 2019 Alabama Red Snapper fishing season

Rep. Bradley Byrne, R-Alabama, issued a statement Wednesday supportive of Alabama’s announcing that the 2019 Red Snapper for recreational fishermen will take place on three-day weekends, Friday to Sunday, from June 1st through July 28th, including July 4th. “Under the Red Snapper season announced today, Alabama’s fishermen and coastal communities should be thrilled,” Byrne said. … Continued
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February 8, 2019

Sen. Richard Shelby awarded Baldrige Foundation Leadership Award

U.S. Senator Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, was awarded a 2019 Baldridge Foundation Leadership Award. Al Faber is the President and CEO of the Foundation for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, Inc. Faber announced the 2019 recipients of the Baldrige Foundation’s Leadership Awards. “We have four categories of leadership awards,” said Faber, “that recognize outstanding individuals, … Continued
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February 7, 2019